4-Month-Old Baby Swept Away by Tornado — Found Alive 25 Feet Away in a Tree Hours Later

TENNESSEE — In a stunning story of survival and faith, a 4-month-old baby named Lord was found safe in a tree after a powerful tornado ripped through his family’s home in Tennessee, leaving destruction across the area.

According to the baby’s parents, the tornado struck their mobile home unexpectedly, lifting the bassinet with the infant still inside and carrying it away in the chaos. When the winds finally calmed, they discovered their baby missing — sparking a frantic and emotional search through the debris.

Miracle Amid Devastation

The family said they searched desperately through what was left of their home, calling out for their son as emergency responders began to arrive in the area.

To their astonishment, they found baby Lord resting safely in a nearby tree, about 25 feet away from where their home once stood.

“The way he was lying there, it was like someone had gently placed him in that tree,” the child’s father said, overwhelmed with emotion. “We believe it was nothing short of a miracle.”

Neighbors described the scene as surreal — the bassinet had been completely destroyed, yet the baby was untouched by debris, resting securely at the tree’s base in a small nook shielded from harm.

Tornado Rips Through Community

The storm that struck the family’s home was part of a larger tornado outbreak that swept across parts of Tennessee, uprooting homes, downing power lines, and forcing emergency evacuations in several counties.

Meteorologists with the National Weather Service confirmed that winds reached well over 100 mph, strong enough to lift cars, mobile homes, and large debris into the air.

While many families are now displaced, community members have rallied to assist with cleanup and recovery efforts. Relief centers have been set up to provide shelter, food, and emergency aid to storm victims.

A Family’s Faith and Gratitude

The baby’s mother said she believes divine intervention saved her son. “There’s no other explanation,” she said tearfully. “God put him there. He was safe, he was calm — like he had been protected the whole time.”

Local emergency crews and volunteers have also called the discovery one of the most remarkable rescues they’ve witnessed in years.

“This was a devastating storm, but this story reminds us of hope,” one responder said. “It’s a miracle that this baby made it out without a scratch.”

Rebuilding After the Storm

The family’s home was completely destroyed, leaving them to start over with the help of donations and local support. Community organizations and churches have since offered assistance, providing temporary housing and supplies for families affected by the storm.

Despite losing nearly everything, the parents say they are simply grateful that their son is alive. “We can rebuild our home,” they said. “We can’t replace our baby.”

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